Jackson YMCA 4th Annual Shamrock Shuffle
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 12:15PM EDT
- Location Jackson, Michigan
- Price Free - $22.75
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 4th Annual Shamrock Shuffle on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in beautiful downtown Jackson! This exciting event kicks off at 12:30 PM and features a lively 5K run, a 5K walk, and a fun-filled Kids Run, perfect for participants of all ages. Celebrate St. Patty's Day with friends and family as you navigate a festive course lined with shamrocks and local businesses offering special deals just for you!
All proceeds from the Shamrock Shuffle will support the Jackson YMCA’s FOR ALL program, helping youth, adults, seniors, and families access essential programs like swim lessons and after-school activities. With early registration pricing starting at just $20, don’t miss your chance to secure your spot and a guaranteed t-shirt! Join us for a day of fitness, community spirit, and friendly competition, with prizes awarded to overall winners and top finishers in various age categories for both the run and walk events. Mark your calendar and be part of this fantastic community celebration!
All proceeds from the Shamrock Shuffle will support the Jackson YMCA’s FOR ALL program, helping youth, adults, seniors, and families access essential programs like swim lessons and after-school activities. With early registration pricing starting at just $20, don’t miss your chance to secure your spot and a guaranteed t-shirt! Join us for a day of fitness, community spirit, and friendly competition, with prizes awarded to overall winners and top finishers in various age categories for both the run and walk events. Mark your calendar and be part of this fantastic community celebration!
Organiser's Description
On March 14 at 12:30pm, the Jackson YMCA is proud to present the 2026 SHAMROCK SHUFFLE 5K RUN, 5K WALK AND KIDS RUN! Kick-off St. Patty's Day with a brisk run or walk through downtown Jackson. Keep an eye out on the course for festive Shamrock's welcoming you into supporting businesses offering specials for race participants. Proceeds from the Shamrock Shuffle benefit the Jackson YMCA's FOR ALL program. Race proceeds will be distributed to youth, adults, seniors and families to participate in programs like swim lessons, after-school programs, and chronic disease prevention programs.
PRICING: $20 per participant until 1/15 (T-shirt guaranteed). $25 per participant until 2/28 (T-shirt guaranteed). $30 from 3/1 to 3/13 (no shirt guaranteed), $40 on race day 3/14 (no shirt). Kids run is FREE, registration is required.
T-SHIRTS: Register early to be guaranteed a t-shirt!
COURSE: See course map below for more details!
PACKET PICKUP: 3/13 from 8:00 am pm to 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Jackson YMCA, 127 W. Wesley St., Jackson, MI. Race day starting at 11:30 am at the race location - Downtown Jackson at South Jackson Street and West Michigan Ave.
OVERALL AWARDS: Prizes will be awarded to the Overall Male and Female Winner, the Master's (40 and over) Male and Female winner, and Senior Master (60 and over) Male and Female winner in the 5k Run and 5k Walk Events.
AGE GROUPS AWARDS to the top 3 places in each age group, men and women for both the run and walk:
5K RUN AGE GROUPS: 0-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69. 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
5K WALK AGE GROUPS: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION. Results will be live during the race and available on this website.
PRICING: $20 per participant until 1/15 (T-shirt guaranteed). $25 per participant until 2/28 (T-shirt guaranteed). $30 from 3/1 to 3/13 (no shirt guaranteed), $40 on race day 3/14 (no shirt). Kids run is FREE, registration is required.
T-SHIRTS: Register early to be guaranteed a t-shirt!
COURSE: See course map below for more details!
PACKET PICKUP: 3/13 from 8:00 am pm to 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Jackson YMCA, 127 W. Wesley St., Jackson, MI. Race day starting at 11:30 am at the race location - Downtown Jackson at South Jackson Street and West Michigan Ave.
OVERALL AWARDS: Prizes will be awarded to the Overall Male and Female Winner, the Master's (40 and over) Male and Female winner, and Senior Master (60 and over) Male and Female winner in the 5k Run and 5k Walk Events.
AGE GROUPS AWARDS to the top 3 places in each age group, men and women for both the run and walk:
5K RUN AGE GROUPS: 0-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69. 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
5K WALK AGE GROUPS: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION. Results will be live during the race and available on this website.
Races
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5k Run
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (12:30PM EDT)
$22.75
OPENS 01 JAN 26 -
5k Walk
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (12:30PM EDT)
$22.75
OPENS 01 JAN 26Please sign up for this event if you intend to walk the ENTIRE 3.1 miles. If at any point you plan on running you must register for the 5k run. -
Kids Run
Sat 14th March 2026 (12:15PM EDT)
Free
OPENS 01 JAN 26
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